Tyndall's First Dorm of the Quarter Award

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By Senior Airman Alex Echols 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — Taking care of the dormito- ries and caring about your living areas now pays off in a big way at Tyndall. On April 29, Col. Derek C. France, 325th Fighter Wing commander, presented Tyndall’s ﬁ rst Dorm of the Quarter award to the dormi- tory that showed the most improvement and cleanest rooms. Building 1054 received $1,000 toward moral and living condition improvements, which could be used for any- thing from buying a new television to paint for the common areas to building a volleyball court. Any type of improvement can be made as long as it is within the parameters of the program and it beneﬁ ts all building residents. “This gives the airmen living in the dorms an incen- tive to improve their living area,” said Master Sgt. Cal- vin Charles, 325th Civil Engi- neer Squadron Dorm Man- AIRMAN 1ST CLASS SERGIO GAMBOA | Air Force agement NCO in-charge. Col. Derek C. France, 325th Fighter Wing commander, presents Tyndall’s first Dorm of the Quarter Award to Airman 1st Class Yaal Kand and Airman 1st Class Justin Powell, 325th Contracting Squadron contract specialists and Building 1054 dorm representatives, during the Quarterly Awards See DORM 3 Ceremony April 29 at Horizons Community Center. Building 1054 received $1,000 toward moral and living condition improvements.

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By Airman 1st Class to see how hard-working Sergio A. Gamboa the pharmacy staff is ev- 325th Fighter Wing ery single day. I thought it Public Affairs was a great opportunity to highlight my job and work TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE — with him on a personal The 325th Fighter Wing level. This was a chance for commander shadowed a me to show him how hard 325th Medical Group Air- I work.” man May 1 as part of the During the shadow, Airman Shadow Program. France made calculations, Once a month, an air- composed medicine, filled man from one of the five up prescriptions and even groups at Tyndall is chosen manned the customer ser- to be shadowed. The five vice window. groups include the 325th “After it was done, he Maintenance Group, 325th highlighted the importance MDG, 325th Mission Sup- of the pharmacy as be- port Group, 325th Opera- ing the face for the 325th tions Group and the 44th FW. He appreciated and Fighter Group. thanked the staff for their This allows Col. Derek hard work and positive, C. France, 325th FW com- professional performance,” mander, to get an overview Creamer said. of one of the duties these Even though France groups perform by working holds a high leadership po- one-on-one with the chosen sition, he is interested in Airman. every airman’s mission. Out of all the airmen in “Spending time with an the 325th MDG, Airman outstanding Tyndall air- 1st Class Cobretta Cream- man is always a great op- er, 325th MDG pharmacy portunity for me to see the technician, was chosen mission in action,” France to be the one to show the said. “Airman 1st Class commander what he does Creamer, along with the at the pharmacy. pharmacy staff, invests a “I first found out that I great deal of effort to pro- was chosen by my supervi- Airman 1st Class Sergio A. Gamboa | Air Force vide excellent service to sion, and having them en- Airman 1st Class Cobretta Creamer, 325th Medical Group pharmacy technician, poses for a photo May 1 at the our airmen, family mem- trust me to take this task Tyndall pharmacy. 325th MDG leadership selected Creamer to participate in the Airman Shadow Program. bers and veterans. Being gave me a sense of pride,” in the pharmacy gave me Creamer said. data into the Composite verifies pharmaceutical These were some of the du- the pharmacy on a day-to- an important understand- Creamer interprets pre- Health Care System per- calculations and prepares, ties he showed France. day basis,” Creamer said. ing on why they are vital in scriptions for appropriate- forming required drug packages and labels pre- “It was great to show “He was eager to get to training and projecting un- ness, enters prescription checks, performs and scriptions and drug orders. Col. France what we do at work, and I believe he got rivaled combat air power.”

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By Capt. Erin Dorrance times more likely than Air Combat Command passenger car occupants Public Affairs to die in a traffic crash, according to the National JOINT BASE LANGLEY- Highway Traffic Safety EUSTIS, Va. — Air Combat Administration. Although Command has suffered six speed and alcohol motorcycle fatalities this consumption are large fiscal year, which is well contributing factors to past the one motorcycle motorcycle accidents, fatality in fiscal year 2014. the Department of Motor This spike in fatalities is Vehicles found that two- alarming because summer, thirds of fatal motorcycle which is when motorcycle crashes involve a traffic surges, has not motorcycle and another begun yet. vehicle. Motorists either One of the motorcycle do not see the oncoming fatalities was a qualified motorcycle or the motorist motorcycle instructor doesn’t see the motorcycle who was leading a in time to avoid a crash. mentor group ride when “We encourage everyone he failed to negotiate a on the road to look twice, curve, and struck a sign. and realize you are sharing The instructor died of a the road with motorcycles,” fractured vertebra and said Senior Master blunt trauma. Sgt. Derrick Mitchell, “Even one motorcycle ACC Ground Safety death is too many,” said superintendent. “Always Col. Lawrence Nixon, ACC check your blind spot. When director of safety. “It is an you see a motorcycle, take absolute shame to lose one a few seconds to anticipate of our biggest proponents its speed before you pull out for safe motorcycle riding. in front of it. And remember, It is crucial for riders to one careless mistake could always follow the rules cost the life of someone.” and ride within their own At the same time, ability.” motorcyclists have to be Special to Gulf Defender Motorcycle safety is a aware that even if a driver The Barrier of Protection poster is a 2012 Summer Campaign tool for Air Force personnel as a reminder of the topic leadership discuss does a double take, they still perceived and real barrier of protection for motorcycle riders. every year because about may be hard to see. 10 percent of airmen ride While there will always encourages riders to use • Plan: Weather, route, let (see your installation’s slippery surfaces, and motorcycles. In 2014, the Air be hazards associated the Check 3--GPS, which is friends know your plan safety office) gravel Force had 235 motorcycle with driving motorcycles, a risk management process. • Skills: Are you • Avoid tailgating • Ride with a wingman accidents fatally injuring training, experience and Here are the three steps: experienced enough? Are • Never drive after “Drivers can all share 13 airmen, according to safe-riding practices can • Gear: Motorcycle you rested enough? drinking the road and do it safely if the Air Force Automation lower the possibility of an condition, drinking water, Here are a few tips: • Maintain a safe speed traffic laws are followed and System. accident. personal protective • Complete required Air and exercise caution everyone is mindful of each A motorcyclist is 26 The ACC Safety Office equipment, etc. Force motorcycle training during inclement weather, other,” Mitchell said. dorm from page 1

During the quarter, Dorm to inspect for the award, has made to their home de- dorm’s $1,000 check dur- and who doesn’t like to win.” picking up cigarette butts Management and Tyndall Charles said. termines the winning dorm. ing the Quarterly Awards To win next quarter, and litter around their build- first sergeants monitor all of The 325th FW command- Airman 1st Class Yaal Ceremony. dorm residents will need ing, keeping their day room the buildings to determine er and command chief will Kand and Airman 1st Class “I think it’s a good pro- to go above and beyond to clean and keeping their which residence is keeping then join in on the inspec- Justin Powell, 325th Con- gram,” Kand said. “It gets come away with the prize. rooms up to standards,” their home cleanest and at- tion of the buildings. Overall tracting Squadron contract people to work towards “For the next award, Charles said. “I think this tempting to improve them. cleanliness of the rooms and specialists, are the Build- something, and they can we’re looking to see if the is a great opportunity for This helps narrow down to common areas as well as im- ing 1054 dorm representa- win something for their hard residents do any kind of airmen to come together to the top three select dorms provements the residence tives and accepted their work. Winning is winning, ground improvements, like make dorm life a bit better.” 3d ihe Wn Opera Wing Fighter 33rd here May5,2015. F-35male pilot II Lightning fe first its welcomed fense De of Department The — First female F-35 pilot begins training emt one Display Mounted the Helmet im with Flying is pressive. interact the systems seeing like and dream, flies a jet The borne. fighter. premier Force’s Air the in airborne as the first woman was and runway the thundered down Mau years Eglin, four at last the over other 87 F-35A pilots trained simulators.” and no one in my ear like in me, behind sitting pilot tor weapons instruc or no officer system was but there aircraft, chase a had “I pilot. Eagle Strike F-15E an formerly Mau, said jet,” the in own I my on was that me struck really it that runway the to taxiing Center. the F-35 Academic Training at Simulator the Mission Full in missions training 14 virtual following fighter fifth-generation inthe single-seat flight her training first completed mander, com deputy Group tions |GulfDefender t Cl Crsie Mau, Christine Col. Lt. BASE FORCE AIR EGLIN I fl get o e air get to great felt “It the like that, with And was I until wasn’t “It By 1stLt.HopeCronin 33rd Fighter Wing33rd Public Affairs We www dnesda 7000 doingthe Su .doingthe nda Striving T Striving Wi y (850) Christian Ni y nona

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Airman 1st Class Sergio A. Gamboa | Air Force Team Tyndall Quarterly Award winners pose on April 29 at the Horizons Community Center. These outstanding individuals are recognized for their hard work and commitment to the Tyndall mission.

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VENUE FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY The Backdoor Lounge Tony Vegas Tony Vegas Kc Phelps/Open Mic DJ Pi PCB, FL 235-0073 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Buster's Beer & Bait Acoustix Screamin' Fleas Coffee Black Karaoke Sticky Too Sus Mathers Hoot Night-Open Mic PCB, FL 234-9250 6-10 p.m. 6-10 p.m. 6-10 p.m. 6-10 p.m. 6-10 p.m. 6-10 p.m. Hofbrau Beatrice & Derrol 5-8 p.m. Beatrice Noon-3 p.m. Beatrice Beatrice Beatrice PCB, FL 235-4645 Quinn Martin 6 p.m. Beatrice & Darrol 5-8 p.m. Noon-3 p.m. 5-8 p.m. 5-8 p.m. Ms. Newby’s C2 & the Brothers Reed C2 & the Brothers Reed DJ JoJo DJ JoJo DJ Night Al DJ Night Al PCB, FL 234-0030 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 8 p.m.-midnight 8 p.m.-midnight 8 p.m.-midnight Newby’s Too The Panhandlers 9 p.m. The Panhandlers 9 p.m. James Dain Karaoke w/Night Al PCB, FL 234-6203 Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Schooners Area Code Stainless Steel 4:30-8 p.m. Acoustix Dallas Grifﬁ n Acoustix Massalina Cargo Barry & Greg PCB, FL 235-3555 8:30 p.m.-midnight Area Code 8:30-midnight 6:30-10 p.m. 6:30-10 p.m. 6:30-10 p.m. 6:30-10 p.m. 7-10:30 p.m. Sharky's Clay Musgrave Clay Musgrave Clay Musgrave Karaoke Randy Watson Karaoke Clay Musgrave PCB, FL 235-2420 5-9 p.m. 5-9 p.m. 5-9 p.m. 6-10 p.m. 5-9 p.m. 6-10 p.m. 5-9 p.m. Spinnaker MoJiles 10 p.m.-3 a.m. MoJiles 10 p.m.-3 a.m. MoJiles 10 p.m.-3 a.m. PCB, FL 234-7882 Bar Wars 10 p.m.-Close Ladies Night 10 p.m.-Close Bar Wars 10 p.m.-Close Das Beachhouse Das Beachhouse Das Beachhouse DJ Type R DJ Link DJ Boom Willy's Live @ Pineapple Willy's Confederate Smoke Confederate Smoke Natalie Reynolds Natalie Reynolds Natalie Reynolds Natalie Reynolds Natalie Reynolds PCB, FL 235-1225 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2015 Tyndall Air Force Base Gulf Defender | 11 Force Support Squadron Calendar Friday, May 8 Center Happy Mother’s Day from a.m., Horizons Building Recognition: 6-8 p.m., Horizons Thursday, May 14 Mother’s Day Balloon Sale: FREE MOVIE & POPCORN: Raptor Lanes: 1-6 p.m., Raptor 1550 Community Center Checkertail Welcome Festival: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Horizons “Seventh Son,” 8 p.m., Lanes Bowling Center 7-11:30 a.m., Horizons Community Center Raptor Lanes Bowling FREE MOVIE & POPCORN: Monday, May 11 Wednesday, May 13 Community Center Toddler Finger Painting: 10-11 Center “Paddington,” 6 p.m., Toddler Finger Painting: 10-11 Toddler Finger Painting: 10-11 Toddler Finger Painting: 10-11 a.m., Arts & Crafts Center Raptor Lanes Bowling a.m., Arts & Crafts Center a.m., Arts & Crafts Center a.m., Arts & Crafts Center Celebrating Mothers Wine Saturday, May 9 Center Custom Picture Framing Class: Custom Picture Framing Glass Painting Class: 1-2 p.m., Deep Sea Fishing (Single Airman FREE MOVIE & POPCORN: Tuesday, May 12 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Arts & Class: 10 a.m., Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts Center Program): 7 a.m. to noon, “Seventh Son,” 8 p.m., Toddler Finger Painting: 10-11 Crafts Center Center Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m., Jubilee charter Panama Raptor Lanes Bowling a.m., Arts & Crafts Center Story Time: 11:15 a.m. to Smooth Transition: noon to Beacon Beach Marina CIty Beach Center Custom Picture Framing Class: 12:15 p.m., Tyndall Library 4 p.m., A&FRC Classroom FREE MOVIE & POPCORN: Celebrating Mothers Wine 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Arts & Wine Bottle Luminary Class: 3 On 3 Basketball Tourney: “Paddington,” 6 p.m., Glass Painting Class: 10-11 a.m., Sunday, May 10 Crafts Center noon to 1 p.m., Arts & 3:30-5:30 p.m., Fitness Raptor Lanes Bowling Arts & Crafts Center Mother’s Day Brunch: 10:30 High School Graduation Crafts Center Center If you demand PERFECTION insist on Leon’s Donuts • Carburetor Service 6 • Fuel Injection Service 5 STAR 43 Open 7 Days a Week 17 • A/C Service COLLISION CENTRE’ 45 5 am - 2 pm • Radiator Service Our comprehensive, professional auto repair services will restore 39237 your vehicle to its pre-accident condition, quickly and affordably! 11 • Brake Service • Diagnose & Repair • Expert Collision Repair Voted Best Auto Services 6246 Highway 98 • Lifetime Warranty (Next to Dupont Bridge) made Computer Systems • Undetectable Color Matching Donuts • Tune-Ups Oil Change callawayautomotive.com 770 Hwy 98, Port St. Joe, FL Parker, FL 32404 fresh daily! • Alignments

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